2013 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · SL63 TOV

The MOT record for this 2013 Mazda CX-5 shows five tests spanning November 2023 to November 2025, revealing a mixed maintenance trend that requires careful physical scrutiny. In the most recent test on November 7, 2025, at an unstated mileage, the vehicle passed with multiple advisories noting worn front suspension arm bushes, corroded rear suspension arms, and a deteriorated offside front track rod end dust cover. This follows a clean pass in November 2024 and an earlier failure in November 2024 due to a dangerously worn nearside front track rod end. The November 2023 test resulted in an initial failure for a fractured offside rear coil spring alongside tyre wear and a split rear differential bush, before passing on the same day after rectification. The vehicle has accumulated a total of 120,100 miles over its roughly thirteen-year lifespan, translating to an average of about 9,238 miles per year. This mileage accumulation sits right at the expected national average for a diesel or petrol family SUV of this vintage. The testing cadence occurs reliably on an annual basis every November, showing no unusual gaps or periods of prolonged dormancy that might otherwise indicate extended layup issues. A physical pre-purchase inspection must prioritize the suspension and steering linkages, given the recurring nature of the recorded defects. The inspector should check the front suspension arm bushes and the central rear differential bush for the splitting noted in the 2023 and 2025 records. The structural condition of the rear suspension arms needs careful assessment for surface corrosion progression. The steering assembly requires thorough checks to confirm the operational integrity of the track rod ends and their protective dust covers following previous failures and deteriorations.